Our Top Slow Cooker Recipes For Every Meal and Craving

Your reward for prepping this in the morning: tender chicken coated with thick, sticky and sweet sauce. Serve with a simple salad and a pot of rice. It takes 10 minutes to prep and four hours to cook in the slow cooker. Delish!

This Eastern European classic, stuffed with brown rice, ground beef and veggies, is a winter staple you can prep-ahead any day of the week.

The ultimate comforting meal is found in this slow cooker beef Bolognese. It takes the least amount of effort and is perfect for the cooler weather ahead. After a quick sauté of the onion and beef, simply throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and voila, you’re done.

If you’re craving the same tender, Middle Eastern dish that can easily be made in your own kitchen, this is the recipe for you. The chicken is dressed up with warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric and cumin, and pairs perfectly with a light and airy slaw.

If you’re gluten- and dairy-free, look no further than this lasagna recipe. It’s super simple to prep and once it’s in the slow cooker, it’s completely hands-free! Just let the cooker do all the work.

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A simple comforting, curry comes together beautifully in a slow cooker. Made without butter or milk, this recipe works well for dairy-conscious diners.

Enjoy short ribs year-round with this rich, beefy recipe. Simply give your ribs a quick sear before adding them to the slow cooker along with mushroom, carrot, onion and full-bodied red wine.

Looking to freshen up your weeknight meal rotation with a new healthy meets flavourful main? This pork tenderloin and veggie dish, coated in a balsamic, mustard and maple syrup reduction, is dinner worth waiting for.

Bring the warm flavours of Thailand into your kitchen with this comforting, curry soup. Thai red curry paste, onion, ginger and garlic create an aromatic base of flavour that is tempered with creamy coconut milk. Chicken, broccoli and carrots are simmered slow and low for a hands-off meal. No need for takeout!

Comfort food meets healthy eating in this easy vegetarian recipe: a hearty slow cooker dinner that’s packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes star in the vegetarian dish, which is smothered in a silky spice-filled sauce that’ll fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma.

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Featuring soy sauce and ginger, this mouthwatering (and complete) meal is prepped and cooked in just 10 minutes!

This comforting, family-friendly supper also happens to be a cinch to make. Throw all the good-for-you ingredients (like beef, carrots, parsnips and potatoes) into your slow cooker and stand by as the delicious flavours begin to develop.

A filling Mexican-inspired dinner you can make with boneless chicken breasts, or leave it out for a vegetarian version and double the number of beans. Either way, you’ll love how the flavours meld together as it bubbles away in your slow cooker.

Whether you’re hosting the big game or a family get-together, make a batch of these zesty chicken wings in your slow cooker while you’re preparing the rest of your menu. Once they’re cooked, pop them under the broiler for a few minutes to give them that crispy wing-joint finish.

Instead of the traditional beef, try making your Stroganoff with chicken. This recipe takes only 15 minutes of prep time, and then your slow cooker does the rest, so you can start it before leaving for work and come home to a tasty meal.

Now, here’s a flavourful Indian dish with a twist that will inspire anyone to eat their greens! Containing fresh spinach, paneer, veggies and coconut milk, this warming meal promises to please any palate.